unit 3a human form & function cells, metabolism & regulation homeostasis
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Unit 3A
Human Form & Function
Cells, metabolism & regulation
Homeostasis
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Study Guide
Read:• Our Human Species (3rd edtn)
Chapter 6
Complete:
• Human Biological Science Workbook Topic 3 – Homeostasis
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Homeostasis
Definition
Homeostasis is the process whereby the body’s internal environment is maintained in a steady state (i.e. within normal tolerance limits).
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The internal environment
An adult’s body contains about 14 L of tissue fluid (also known as interstitial fluid).Tissue fluid:
• bathes ALL cells• represents the cell’s immediate
environment • provides optimum conditions for cell
function.
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What is homeostasis?
• The body works best within a narrow range of conditions e.g. body temperature, fluid content.
• If conditions inside the body start to change the body automatically switches on control mechanisms that restore the optimal operating environment e.g. if our temperature goes up we sweat; if we lose too much fluid we feel thirsty.
• The ability to maintain the body’s optimal working environment is referred to as homeostasis.
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Why is homeostasis important?
• Homeostasis maintains conditions under which cells perform most efficiently.
• Under normal circumstances the properties & composition of tissue fluid DO NOT change very much, regardless of the external environment, or what we are doing.
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If the properties of the tissue fluid cannot be maintained within tolerance limits, the cells cannot function properly – consequently, we are likely to get sick and may even die.
Wellcome Photo Library
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Intensive careAn incubator plus monitoring and life support equipment in a special care baby unit helps premature babies, or new-born babies with life-threatening conditions, to establish homeostatic balance.
Wellcome Photo Library
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Examples of properties of tissue fluid which must be maintained in
homeostatic balance
• body temperature• blood pressure• fluid concentrations (osmotic, diffusion
and electrochemical gradients)• acidity (pH)• the concentration of nutrients, wastes
and gases.
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Living things adapt to their environment – often by performing homeostatic processes
Young refugee being rehydrated
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Tolerance limits
• The range of conditions in which the body can function are referred to as its tolerance limits.
• If conditions change beyond the tolerance limits, body systems cannot function properly, and we get sick and may even die.
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Body temperature
Blood pressure
Blood glucose
Normal range
Death
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37˚C
120/80 mm Hg
3.5 – 8 mmol/L
Below tolerance limit Above tolerance limit
Hypothermia Hyperthermia/heatstroke
Shock Hypertension
Hyperglycemia/ DiabetesHypoglycemia
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Homeostatic balance
If our body temperature gets too high we sweat and this returns our temperature to a safe level.If we get too cold we shiver and this produces extra body heat.
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Steady state control mechanisms
The body processes responsible for maintaining homeostatic balance are called steady state control mechanisms.
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Examples of steady state control mechanisms
Steady state control process Maintains homeostatic balance of
Sweating/shiveringVasodilationVasoconstriction
Body temperature
Breathing rate Oxygen & carbon dioxide levels pH
Cardiac output Most homeostatic functions
Kidney function Getting rid of wastes Fluid balance pH
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During exercise we breathe harder and our heart beats faster to maintain the correct balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
. Female athlete having cardiovascular fitness tested Wellcome Library, London
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The feedback model
• Steady state control processes are regulated by feedback mechanisms
• Feedback mechanisms are self-regulating control processes (i.e. we do not control them consciously) because the response continually modifies the stimulus.
• These feedback processes are referred to as feedback loops.
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Negative feedback and homeostasis
Homeostasis is maintained by means of negative feedback. i.e. the response neutralises or reverses the original stimulus. e.g. when we are too hot sweating cools us down so there is no longer any stimulus to activate the sweating mechanism.
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Negative feedback loop
Stimulus
Response Effector
Receptor
Control
centreFeedback
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Negative feedback loop
Stimulus
Response Effector
Receptor
Control
centreFeedback
Core temperature > 37˚C Thermoreceptor
Thermoregulatory centre in brain
Sweat glandsSweating initiated
Core temperature
lowered to 37˚C
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Conscious responses to environmental change
• We can respond consciously to external change in order to maintain homeostatic balancee.g. if we feel too hot we can choose to move away from the heat source or remove clothing.
• Such conscious responses are described by the stimulus-response model.
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Stimulus-response
When external conditions threaten our wellbeing be can make a conscious decision to take appropriate action.
Libby Welch, Wellcome Images
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Stimulus-response model
Stimulus
Response Effector
Receptor
Control
centre
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Stimulus-response model
Stimulus
Response Effector
Receptor
Control
centre
Hot external temperature Thermoreceptor
Conscious area of brain
MusclesMove to cooler areaRemove clothing
Turn on fan
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Not everyone has the same tolerance limits
Explain this statement with reference to these two photographs.
Anthea Sieveking, Wellcome Images Libby Welch, Wellcome Images
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Not everyone has the same tolerance limits
Ansgar Walk N Durrell McKenna, Wellcome Images
Explain this statement with reference to these two photographs.